Chinese battery firms face global demand and local backlash
Chinese battery and energy storage companies are experiencing surging global orders as energy security fears drive demand. A small US town is locked in a costly legal battle with a Chinese firm over a battery plant project. Meanwhile, China's electric car boom is generating a massive roadworks bill, highlighting the infrastructure strain of rapid EV adoption.
Colombians head to the polls for a presidential runoff that pits a leftist candidate against a hardliner. The election comes amid a brutal internal conflict that has escalated significantly, defining voter priorities. Analysts expect the outcome to trigger a major shift in the country's decades-long armed conflict strategy.
As the US-Iran talks proceed in Switzerland, questions remain about what is actually on the negotiating agenda and who is attending from each side. Iranian political factions are deeply divided on whether to pursue peace with Washington. The outcome of these talks could reshape the political landscape inside Iran and redefine the country's international standing.